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Birmingham train line suspended as 'potential incident' being investigated

Train tickets are being accepted on local buses, as CrossCountry trains are also being diverted.

A city railway line has been suspended as a ‘potential incident’ is being investigated near a Birmingham train station.

The Birmingham to Longbridge train line has been suspended as the investigation takes place near Bournville this morning (October 16).

Passengers are being warned of ‘major disruption’ along the network.

CrossCountry services are being diverted via the Camp Hill line and the Birmingham - Lichfield services is operating with delays and cancellations, Transport for West Midlands said.

Train tickets are being accepted on these bus services: 11A/11C, 14, 23, 24, 45, 47, 61, 63, X20, X21, X22, 18, 49, 76, 8A/C.

British Transport Police and Network Rail has been contacted for comment.

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